Engine wouldn't start, then a servo noise, then it starts.

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Hello all. This would be my first post, I've learned quite a bit so far and thank you for that.

My issue was/is I tried to start my 00 explorer sport and it just cranked and cranked. The battery is new, the starter should be fine along with the alternator. I stopped cranking and looked into the engine and poked around to see if i saw anything off. Just then as I was leaning in not touching anything I heard a sorta servo noise, like an actuator noise or something, I figured i would just try to start the explorer and just like that, it started.

Any ideas? thanks chaps.

 

[n2epv]

Was the ignition key in the 'run' position when you heard the 'servo noise'? If so, I'd guess that you heard the fuel pump run and pressurize the system - thus the successful start when you tried cranking it again.

 

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No, the key was on the seat, the time that had elapsed between the time I tried to start the engine, pull the key out and lay on the seat and then hear the noise was bout 15 minutes. I do think it could be the fuel pump, but why the delay i wonder.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the stock 95-01 section.